Brooks Brannon hits 464-foot home run for Portland Sea Dogs

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Brooks Brannon hits 464-foot home run for Portland Sea Dogs
Summary

Brooks Brannon hit a towering solo home run over the 'Maine Monster' on June 7 during a game against Hartford. The home run, which traveled 464 feet with an exit velocity of 115 miles per hour, helped secure a 3-1 victory for the Sea Dogs. Pitcher Gage Ziehl performed well, striking out eight over six innings while allowing just one run. The Sea Dogs maintain their momentum in the season with this win. Meanwhile, the other minor league teams saw mixed results, with the Worcester Red Sox winning 5-3 and the Salem Red Sox losing 11-9 in an extra-inning game.

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  • Brooks Brannon hit a 464-foot homer in Portland's 3-1 win.
  • Gage Ziehl pitched six innings, allowing one run and striking out eight.
  • Worcester Red Sox defeated Buffalo 5-3.
  • Salem Red Sox lost 11-9 after 11 innings in Wilson.
  • Portland improved chances of playoff position with recent win.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo SportsRed Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon hits moon shot, crosses 1.000 OPS threshold
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